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What's the story?
Real Madrid has no intention of keeping James Rodriguez, with the Colombian being linked with a move away to the Premier League. According to The Mirror, Bayern Munich has cancelled any plans to sign him permanently, despite being in the second year of his loan deal there.
In case you didn't know
James Rodriguez was beginning to get in a run of good form. However, he recently picked up an injury with Bayern Munich. It's not thought to be a long-term injury, but it may have impacted the officials' choice to disregard a permanent move for him.
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The Colombian international was deemed to be the next big thing off the back of his impressive World Cup display in 2014. However, the lucrative move to Real Madrid didn't go to plan. The fact that Los Blancos loaned him out is indicative of his time in the Spanish capital, so you can't really blame them for deciding against keeping him.
The heart of the matter
All of his shortcomings aside, James Rodriguez is still an immensely talented player. He has what it takes to achieve at any top club, this was shown in his first Bundesliga season, where he impressed the fans of German football.
I try not to be reactionary, and I try to look at the bigger picture. The Colombian is prone to injuries, that's something the Bayern Munich faithful have picked up on. However, all he needs to achieve is some tender love and care.
If he is to join the Premier League, then I would say his best options are Chelsea or Tottenham. Maurizio Sarri is known for nurturing players of all ages and trajectories into the stars they were born to be. Tottenham, on the other hand, is undergoing a new chapter as a club, so James Rodriguez would love to get involved in this.
Anyway, no matter who signs him, they will be getting a worthy player, and Premier League fans should be excited.
Rumour probability: 5/10
It's 50/50. If it does happen, then you wouldn't hail The Mirror as mystical gurus, because the rumour has been floating around a lot in recent seasons.
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What's next?
James Rodriguez needs to keep a level head, and he mustn't let the fan reactions get to him. No matter if he remains at Real Madrid, signs with Bayern Munich or joins the Premier League, he has a point to prove to the world.
